Lansing USD469 Band Students Perform in Northeast Kansas District Honor Bands
This year, the Lansing USD469 bands had 24 students participate in the four Northeast Kansas District Honor Bands on Saturday, December 2nd, at Seaman High School.
The following 7th and 8th graders were chosen for the District Honor Band by nominations made by our Lansing Music Directors.
- Piper Wagner - Clarinet
- David-Michael Bonds - Horn
- Caroline Bromhill - Clarinet
- Tobias Yoakam - Percussion
- Declan Blacketer - Bass Clarinet
- Drew Malm - Clarinet, alternate
We also had the following students chosen for the 9th-grade Honor Band from Lansing Music Director nominations.
- Emily Hedberg – Alto Saxophone
- Brady Mendence – Percussion
- Grace Steger - Tuba
A few students auditioned and earned a spot in the District Honor Jazz Ensemble.
- Jonathan Duncan – Drumset, alternate
- Darien Richards – Tenor Saxophone
- Adrian Torres - Guitar
The following 9-12 graders were chosen through an audition process in November. These students, along with the jazz members, will now have the opportunity to audition for the Kansas All-State Honor Ensemble in January.
- Anya Anderson – Trombone
- Lorelei Crow – Bass Clarinet and Contrabass Clarinet
- Jaden Dale – Trumpet
- Ryan Dennis – French Horn
- Jonathan Duncan – Percussion
- Matthias Erickson – Tenor Saxophone
- Sarah Hedberg – Alto Saxophone
- Noah Hohensinner – Percussion
- Sophie Kurz – Trombone
- Jacob Mitchell – French Horn
- Autumn Mynatt – Bass Clarinet
- Alyssa Parker – Percussion
- Darien Richards – Bass Clarinet
- Melina Rodriguez – Tenor Saxophone
- Trinity Young - Trombone
On Saturday, December 2, these students prepared music independently and rehearsed one morning with other students from across northeast Kansas, culminating with an afternoon concert.
"Our talented students make our job as directors easy. We are always impressed by their abilities and drive to excel at their instruments." -Aaron Edwards, Lansing Middle School Director of Bands and Lansing High School Assistant Band Director.
We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of these students. These ensembles showcase the great musicians we have in the Lansing Bands!